Cyber Vice
- Tagline
- In a perfect system, they are the glitch.
- Description
- In the not-too-distant future, 'Cyber Vice' plunges us into a dystopian metropolis where technology reigns supreme and human connection is a commodity. Jonathan Croissantff stars as a jaded service worker who stumbles upon a conspiracy that could unhinge the city's oppressive regime. Alongside him, John Krasnacki plays a retired cop whose pursuit of justice hasn't dimmed with his badge. Jason Icecream ties the ensemble together as the enigmatic figure pulling strings in the shadows. Directed by Sofia Coppolar Bear, this gripping tale weaves through the underbelly of a society on the brink, proving that even in a world of circuits and code, the human spirit still fights for freedom. But can they outsmart the system that's designed to control every aspect of their lives? 'Cyber Vice' is a serious contemplation of our future, touching hearts while exploring the dangers of losing ourselves to the machines we create.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 6.10
- ReleaseDate
- 07/13/2023
- Genre
- Crime
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.00
Sofia Coppolar Bear's 'Cyber Vice' is a cautionary tapestry, meticulously woven with strands of technological paranoia and societal malaise. Amidst the neon-lit despair of an all-too-believable future, the film unspools a narrative that is as urgent as it is desolate. Jonathan Croissantff delivers a performance that encapsulates the weary pulse of a society enchained by its own creations, his everyman persona grounding the film's loftier ambitions. John Krasnacki's portrayal of a weathered lawman is both a poignant reflection on the erosion of idealism and a beacon of resilience. Jason Icecream, as the puppet master of the digital dystopia, is chilling in his calm malevolence, casting a long shadow over the protagonists' struggle for autonomy. The film's PG rating is a subtle indictment, a mirror to our willingness to sanitize the very real dangers that such a future might hold. Though 'Cyber Vice' occasionally succumbs to genre conventions, its narrative is a labyrinth that invites introspection, confronting viewers with uncomfortable parallels to our own trajectory. It is a stark reminder of the fragility of human connection in the face of relentless progress and a somber reflection on the cost of convenience. As a film, 'Cyber Vice' is not without its flaws, but its core message resonates with a disquieting clarity, ensuring its place as a serious contemplation of our potential digital downfall.